Wisdom of Ben Sira 18:11-13

New Catholic Bible

¹¹ That is why the Lord is patient with men
    and pours out his mercy on them.
¹² He sees and recognizes how wretched their end will be,
    and thus he is even more lavish with his compassion.
¹³ Man’s compassion is for his neighbor,
    but the compassion of the Lord extends to everyone.
He rebukes, trains, and teaches them,
    and he brings them back into the fold as a shepherd does his flock.